Health Profile of Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Delray Beach Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Delray Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Delray Beach is 79.0 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, lower than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.7% of residents, lower than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,402 residents in Delray Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,389 1,186 men · 2,203 women
- 75–84 5,364 2,332 men · 3,032 women
- 65–74 8,087 3,970 men · 4,117 women
- 50–64 14,563 7,128 men · 7,435 women
Younger residents
8,992 residents in Delray Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,601 1,295 boys · 1,306 girls
- 7–12 2,410 1,173 boys · 1,238 girls
- 3–7 2,168 1,023 boys · 1,145 girls
- 0–3 1,812 837 boys · 975 girls
About 6,223 residents in Delray Beach (9.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Delray Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.0% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Delray Beach is about 20% lower than in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Delray Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Delray Beach is about 23% lower than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 93,168 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 374.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Delray Beach is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 9.00 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Delray Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.53 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Delray Beach is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Delray Beach, FL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Delray Beach, FL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delray Beach, FL | 65,408 | 79.0 yrs #1/2 | 10.0% #1/2 | 27.0% #1/2 |
| Boynton Beach, FL | 78,619 | 79.0 yrs | 15.7% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Delray Beach, Florida has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Florida, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Delray Beach, Florida.
What is the health grade for Delray Beach, Florida?
Delray Beach, Florida has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Delray Beach, Florida?
People in Delray Beach, Florida can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Florida average of 77.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Delray Beach, Florida?
10.0% of residents in Delray Beach, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.5 points below the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Delray Beach, Florida?
27.0% of adults in Delray Beach, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.8 points below the Florida rate of 33.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Delray Beach, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 93,168 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 374.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Delray Beach is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 9.00 lifetimes a year.
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